Lab Equipment: Preventative Maintenance Bruker

PURPOSE: The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract to provide multi year maintenance service coverage for two Bruker MALDI Biotyper instruments (Serial Numbers 189013240809 and 189013240841). The requested services must offer comprehensive annual support for microbiology and diagnostic instrumentation. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $47,000 to $55,000 However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from July 31, 2026 and extend through a future end date that will be determined based on the pricing and term options proposed by the responder. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to the contact listed by 10:00 A.M. Central Time July 20, 2026. \*\*\*THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. NOTE: Responders who are registered only as Bidders must register as Suppliers before being awarded an event. If participating in this event, make sure your registration as a Supplier occurs prior to the notice of intent to award. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. RFP RESPONSE: Responders should submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: \* Attachment A: Responder Declarations \* Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions \* Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Certification Form \* Attachment E: Additional \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018492** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.